17 Apr 2019

Author and Actress Dana Davis Visit and Book-Release Party at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Author and actress Dana Davis is returning to Davenport to celebrate the release of her second YA novel, “The Voice in My Head”. Join us for a discussion with Dana, a North High School alumna, on Thursday, May 30, 6PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) led by the awesome staff of LOVE Girls, a local girls empowerment-organization and magazine. A book-signing will follow the discussion.

17 Apr 2019

Prohibition in Eastern Iowa

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — The 18th Amendment went into effect in 1920, prohibiting anyone from selling, manufacturing, importing, or exporting liquor. With its statewide prohibition in 1916, Iowa was one of the three key prohibition states that led the movement. Iowa author and historian Linda McCann will present on Prohibition in eastern Iowa on Thursday, May 2, at the Muscatine Art Center.

17 Apr 2019

News from The German American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) —

Holy Week Travelogue

Wednesday, April 17 @ 6:30PM

Free Admission

17 Apr 2019

World War II Lecture Series: Turning the Tide in the Pacific & Battle of Midway at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy during World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, as the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, in discussing the turning of the tide in the Pacific theatre and the Battle of Midway. The lecture will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 2PM at Eastern, 6000 Eastern Ave. 

17 Apr 2019

Invitation To Egg Hunt For Members Only

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2019) — Members of the Quad City Botanical Center are invited to our annual Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 20, 8-10 AM. Bring your basket to fill with goodies and enjoy the outdoor hunt.

Four groups will gather for the 9AM hunt sorted by age: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-12.

Crafts and games are included as our way of saying thank you for being a member of the Botanical Center.

14 Apr 2019

Applications Available for The 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest

By Phil Roberts

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Applications are now available for the 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest.

The winner of the contest will reign during the Fair, which is being held July 30 to August 4, and will assist with various fair activities during the week. The winner also will represent Scott County and the Mississippi Valley Fair at the Iowa State Fair’s queen competition. The Iowa State Fair takes place August 8-12, 2019.

12 Apr 2019

Willkommen Kaiserslautern! Open House Saturday, April 13, 6-8PM, Free Admission

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Davenport Sister Cities and The German American Heritage Center invite YOU to meet and greet the delegation from Davenport's longest-running Sister-city during the kick-off to 60 years in 2020!

Tours, refreshments, and more! Join us for the FREE open house to the public and show your support for our sister city relationships in Germany and around the world!

09 Apr 2019

Community Shred Day at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library is partnering with Oelerich, Reiling, & Miller PC and Shred-It to present Community Shred Day on Thursday, May 2, 1-3PM. Bring your documents (3 containers maximum) to the Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Ave) and they will be confidentially shredded on-site.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

05 Apr 2019

Spring Genealogy Night at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 5, 2019) — Join us Sunday, April 28, 3-8PM, at the Main Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center (321 Main St) for Spring Genealogy Night. Come and research after hours, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner.

We will be focusing on the information learned the most recent RICIGS/SCIGS Conference. Cost is $10. Registration is recommended.

For more information and to sign-up, call 563-326-7902.

03 Apr 2019

Letter Writing at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — When was the last time you sat down and wrote a letter to someone? In celebration of National Card and Letter Writing Month, join us Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30PM at the Eastern Avenue Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) to write a real paper-and-pen letter.

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